Saturday, February 23, 2008
Hi guys,
Hope you had a good week. I have had a very busy week. However, I have given a lot of thought to how one feels as a new nurse or inexperienced nurse. Do you sometimes feel like the nurses above? Well, keep heart!
UPDATE 9/2/2020
Dear Nurses.
Even though this is no longer available. there is a replacement.
Enjoy learning.
Friday, February 15, 2008
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG - ADDRESSING V-TACH
Hi guys,
Hope you had a good Valentine's day. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES continues. A scenario for Ventricular Tachycardia is shown above, to help nurses understand how V-TACH can occur. Below, the causes, treatment and intervention are expressed. Next week, another type of V-TACH known as Torsades de Pointes will be addressed.
You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS, in particular,
watch Sessions 16 through 18.
UNDERSTANDING VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA
Sunday, February 10, 2008
SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE, A CASE STUDY
Hi guys.
Are you the nurse who has never taken care of a patient with a SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE ?
Well, here is A SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE CASE STUDY that will be of help to you.
ENJOY LEARNING!
try Sessions 7.
Friday, February 08, 2008
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL NURSES
Dear nurses,
Thanks for visiting my blog. If you have any special questions please let me know. I have tried to simplify *Heart Blocks for those of you who are not familiar with EKG reading. Read below.
I plan to continue the: WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES next week.
HAVE A HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY AND BE SAFE NURSES!
* Chapter 11
* Chapter 11
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES - THIRD-DEGREE AV BLOCK
EKG SERIES-WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG and enjoy learning.
* Chapter 11 Part 2
IDENTIFYING THE CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF THIRD-DEGREE AV BLOCK
You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS, in particular
watch Sessions 16 through 18.
* Sessions 51
TREATMENT OF THIRD-DEGREE AV BLOCK
Transcutaneous pacing is a form of treatment used to treat patients in Third-Degree AV block.(chap 11)
The type of treatment used will depend on the severity of symptoms. Transcutaneous pacing will help the heart to beat and improve cardiac output until a permanent pacemaker is inserted. Patients may need analgesia and sedation to keep comfortable, during this period.To learn more about this topic and EKG reading, simply click on the link:
EKG SERIES-WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG and enjoy learning
TREATMENT OF THIRD-DEGREE AV BLOCK
It is important to remember that the treatment of Third-Degree AV Block (*chap 11), will depend on the
severity of symptoms.
The history and physical, as well as symptoms will determine the degree of treatment to be implemented. The doctor will also decide whether to use drugs such as Atropine.
For more helpful information on this topic and EKG interpretation, simply click on the link:
You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS, in particular
watch Sessions 16 through 18
Saturday, February 02, 2008
HAVE A GOOD WEEK NURSES
Dear nurses,
Hope you had a good week. I have tried to simplify some more EKG rhythms. Next week the SERIES continues. For more information on the heart, its functions and how to to assess and document correctly, simply click on the link:
HAVE A GOOD WEEK AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG / FIRST DEGREE AV BLOCK
This graph paper has been enlarged just to make learning the EKG easier. A first degree AV block may be present in athletes and never cause any disruption in the heart's natural
rhythm. To learn more about EKG reading and chest pain assessment, simply click on the link:
rhythm. To learn more about EKG reading and chest pain assessment, simply click on the link:
and enjoy WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG and CHEST PAIN SERIES-MASTER YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS.
There is also a video available for you, simply click on the link:
UNDERSTANDING THE HEART AND ITS RHYTHM
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You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS,
in particular watch Sessions 16 through 18
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES / SECOND DEGREE AV BLOCK
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1)CHEST PAIN SERIES- MASTER YOUR CLINICAL SKILLS and
2)WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG
FOR MORE INFORMATION!
You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS
in particular watch Sessions 16 through 18
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS EKG SERIES / SECOND DEGREE AV BLOCK
Admission to the CCU/ICU is necessary to begin treatment of a heart attack. Methods of intervention following a heart attack, is usually decided by the doctor. To learn more about the above topic, simply click on the link:http://www.dearnurses.com/
and enjoy learning.
SECOND DEGREE AV BLOCK /TRANSCUTANEOUS PACING
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A second degree AV block may be classified as TYPE 1( MOBITZ 1 or WENCKEBACH) or
TYPE 2 ( MOBITZ 2). TYPE 1 may be the result of a myocardial infarction ( heart attack)involving the inferior wall of the heart. Depending on the degree of damage, it may be transient and only require observation.
TYPE 2 is more serious and may be the result of a myocardial infarction ( heart attack) involving the anterior wall of the heart, which is where the heart has its pumping power. If the anterior wall of the heart is damaged and the heart's pumping power is affected, symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness and hyotension( low blood pressure)may occur.
TCP ( Transcutaneous Pacing )may be ordered by the doctor. It is often used as a bridge until a permanent pacemaker is inserted. Patients may need analgesia and sedation during this period. The doctor will order whatever is necessary to keep the patient comfortable. Assessment and documentation of the neurological , respiratory and cardiac status is essential.
You may also enjoy watching the Clinical Videos called SESSIONS, in particular
watch Sessions 16 through 18